This 4:1 tackle is the most common system on boats under 28 ft (8.5 m). Boats with mainsails to 375 ft 2 (35 m 2) often use a 6:1 system. This 8:1 purchase handles high mainsheet loads on Beachcats up to 20 ft (6 m).
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